Sri Lankans seek change but stability crucial amid economic uncertainty
Sri Lanka's new leaders must demonstrate they are more responsible than the old guard they revile

Sri Lanka's new leaders must demonstrate they are more responsible than the old guard they revile
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, led by overnight gains on the Wall Street, which was also driving other Asian markets higher.
The North Carolina Republican Party released a statement Thursday evening defending its gubernatorial nominee, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, after an explosive report about him was released. “Mark Robinson has categorically denied the allegations made by CNN but that won’t stop the Left from trying to demonize him via personal attacks,” NCGOP said on X. “The...
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time since March 2020, signaling a shift from monetary tightening to easing. This move is expected to impact global markets, including Indian equities, by potentially attracting foreign investments due to a weaker dollar and lower US bond yields.
 
		India's opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal continued to impress, achieving a remarkable milestone on Day 1 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai.
The series premiere of The Golden Bachelorette aired this week and now we’ve learned some alleged troubling details about contestant Gil Ramirez. Gil was one of the 24 single men who were introduced to Joan Vassos during night one of the new series, featuring senior citizen men vying for the love of the 61-year-old widow. [...]
Scientists have identified racoon dogs, civet cats, and bamboo rats as potential animals that may have spread COVID-19 to humans. Genetic material from the Wuhan market suggests these animals were present before the pandemic began. This research supports the theory of an animal origin for the virus but does not conclusively rule out other possibilities.
"After careful consideration I believe it's time for fresh leadership to guide the team forward," the 61-year-old said in a statement. Arnold departs after a shock 1-0 home defeat to Bahrain earlier this month then a goalless draw at Indonesia left Australia fifth of six teams in their qualifying group. He had coached Australia since August 2018, guiding them to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup, where they lost to eventual winners Argentina. It was Arnold's second stint in charge having also been interim boss in 2006-07. Читать дальше...
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About 120 universities in Nigeria and 36 others from Africa have started arriving in Lagos for the 11th All-Africa University Games, which is co-hosted by the University of Lagos and Lagos State University from Friday, September 20 (today), till September 29. The opening ceremony of the event will be held at the UNILAG Sports Complex
Читать дальше...Rogers found the end zone early and often while on its way to a 58-14 win at Woodward in a City League contest on Thursday.
Oswald Cobb sees his opening to take control of Gotham. The only thing standing in his way? A hellbent Sofia Falcone, fresh from Arkham Asylum.
KL Rahul faced difficulties in India's first Test against Bangladesh, managing only 16 runs. Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out that Rahul's inconsistency is due to temperamental issues. Early troubles in India's first innings on day one were mitigated by partnerships between Rishabh Pant & Yashaswi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin & Ravindra Jadeja.
With Nike's new incoming CEO Elliott Hill, Nike needs to re-focus on innovation and selling great stories around its shoes, an analyst told BI.
Speaking at an event about combating antisemitism, the former President and Republican nominee said he’d also ban refugees from Gaza from entering the U.S.
“Let’s do it.” That was Cole Hauser’s response in a new interview to the prospect of more Yellowstone after the forthcoming Season 5B, originally announced as the Paramount+ series’ final installment. Hauser was answering a question about a potential spinoff, which, per Deadline’s reporting, initially was thought to be the way his character might move forward. […]
Thailand's baht is on course for its biggest quarterly gain since the Asian financial crisis, threatening to derail a recovery in the nation's key tourism and export industries.
Fuji Soft shares fell sharply on fading expectations of a bidding war after two key shareholders of the software developer agreed to KKR’s tender offer.
The victim has been identified as a 28-year-old woman from Lethbridge
Hezbollah vows to keep up daily strikes on Israel despite this week's deadly sabotage of devices.
Mark Robinson, North Carolina's Republican candidate for governor, issues a video denial on social media ahead of the publication of the report
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The 20,711 fans that showed up at Capital One Arena on Thursday to watch Caitlin Clark represented a new record for the highest-attended WNBA game.